Milkrite will be launching its new Impulse Air triangular dairy liners, which it says can help reduce mastitis and improve both teat health and milk quality, at the 2013 Livestock Event.
Impulse Air triangular liners, which have already achieved a 20 per cent market share in the United States, have been widely tested in the UK and mainland Europe over the past two years. Visitors to the show will be able to see for themselves the benefits of venting dairy liners liner at the mouthpiece compared to conventional venting in the claw.
A 2011/12 independent study in Belgium confirmed the benefits of using of the new liners. In the study, which took place on 20 commercial dairy farms with more than 1,500 milking cows, clinical mastitis was reduced and both teat condition and milk quality were improved.
The lipolysis content of the milk decreased when using Impulse Air, which shows that the change in the air input is having a beneficial effect on milk flow and milk properties. Allowing air to enter the system at the mouthpiece helps the milk flow away from the teat.
Inspections of flow characteristics show less milk turbulence within the liner when the mouthpiece is vented as opposed to venting the claw. Less turbulence will reduce FFA formation in the milk. Milk back-flow to the teat is reduced meaning there is less cross contamination between quarters. Cross contamination is a known factor in the spread of mastitis pathogens.
“The results of this extensive trial clearly demonstrate the benefits in terms of animal health and milk quality that can be achieved from the Impulse Air liners,” Milkrite’s Pat Grace said. “After the launch of these liners in Europe and the USA, we were aware of similar improvements to those highlighted in Belgium. Having these quantified in an independent, commercial trial means that farmers will be able to calculate the tangible benefits from upgrading their liners.”
For more information visit: www.milkrite.com/UK.
